A set of light engines running from Saucon to Bethlehem illustrate the metamorphosis from Penn Central to Conrail. Of course, the lead unit is still wearing full PC garb, and the U33B is an early... (more)

The Conrail office car train passes the still-operating Bethlehem Steel complex on a crisp December morning.

Over eight years after the formation of Conrail, patched units were still floating around, including this one leading a trainload of coal bound for the Bethlehem Steel coke works up the South Beth... (more)

Unlucky 13: Stacks capped, three B&O GP7's and ten first generation EMD switchers wait to be picked up in Bethlehem, PA. Their presence here indicates that they are more than likely en route to Na... (more)

262 ends its run in the River Yard. It will hand off its train to Lehigh Valley Rail Management which will take it to the former Saucon Yard.

H76 passes the River Yard with a clean set of SD40-2s on the point.

LVRM switchers ease west on River 4 as H76 starts its eastward trip on the Lehigh Line.

The American Freedom Train has just arrived in Bethlehem from New Brunswick, New Jersey. The crew is backing the train into its display location next to the former Jersey Central passenger station... (more)

A high hood GP38-2 passes CP Rail power at CP 88 on the Lehigh Line.

"Far From Home"

The Morristown and Erie's 110th anniversary excursion The Lehigh Limited has arrived at its turning point in Bethlehem, PA after a smooth run on the Le... (more)

"Heat Exchanger Departs Bethlehem"

Two NS Dash 9's team up to bring an Air Products Heat Exchanger East on the Lehigh Line. The train had sat in Bethlehem for a few... (more)

"Heat Exchanger on Rails"

Two NS Dash 9's team up to bring an Air Products Heat Exchanger East on the Lehigh Line. The train had sat in Bethlehem for a few hours that morning... (more)

Bethlehem Kaleidoscope 5 - During Conrail's early years, many foreign visitors spent time in Bethlehem mingling with the local power. Usually they were leased or run-through units. Here a leased C... (more)

Bethlehem Kaleidoscope 4 - During Conrail's early years, many foreign visitors spent time in Bethlehem mingling with the local power. Usually they were leased or run-through units. Here is a lease... (more)

Bethlehem Kaleidoscope 3 - During Conrail's early years, many foreign visitors spent time in Bethlehem mingling with the local power. Usually they were leased or run-through units. For a short tim... (more)